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Eid and Vaisakhi

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Eid al-Fitr is an important Muslim festival that marks the end of Ramadan, the month during which Muslims fast and do not eat or drink during daylight hours. Eid al-Fitr is a time of celebration when families and friends gather, give thanks and share special meals, and many Muslims in the UK take part.

Vaisakhi, which is also spelt Baisakhi, is a Sikh festival celebrated on 14 April each year. It marks the founding of the Sikh community known as the Khalsa. To keep these straight, link Eid al-Fitr with Muslims and the end of Ramadan, and Vaisakhi with Sikhs and the date 14 April.

Memory tip: Eid al-Fitr ends Ramadan (Muslim); Vaisakhi (14 April) is a Sikh festival.

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Eid al-Fitr marks the end of which period for Muslims?

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Eid and Vaisakhi: questions, answers and explanations

  1. 1. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of which period for Muslims?

    • Diwali
    • Hanukkah
    • Lent
    • Ramadan, the month of fasting

    Correct answer: Ramadan, the month of fasting

    Eid al-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting.

  2. 2. Vaisakhi is an important festival for followers of which religion?

    • Sikhism
    • Christianity
    • Buddhism
    • Judaism

    Correct answer: Sikhism

    Vaisakhi is a Sikh festival, marking the founding of the Khalsa.

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